Peasant Crossing a Stream 1894

Camille Pissarro's "Peasant Crossing a Stream," painted in 1894, depicts a woman wading through a shallow stream, likely engaged in domestic chores such as washing laundry. The Impressionist artist captures the simple life of rural France with the woman's casual attire and the idyllic natural setting. The painting's pastel tones and textured brushstrokes create a sense of tranquility and connection to nature. Pissarro was known for his landscape paintings, and this work exemplifies his ability to portray light and atmospheric effects in a captivating way.